After you have access to Mathematica (myQC link) on campus or at home, this is where to come for Mathematica resources related to mathematical modeling.
Course materials:
A condensed list of handy Mathematica commands.
Tutorial 1: Getting started in Mathematica.
Tutorial 2: Using lists in Mathematica. (245sp13tut2.nb)
Tutorial 3: Plotting functions and data in Mathematica. (245sp13tut3.nb)
Tutorial 4: Fitting functions to data in Mathematica. (245sp13tut4.nb)
Tutorial 5: Introduction to Random Numbers and Simulation Models. (245sp13tut5.nb)
Tutorial 6: Linear Programming in Mathematica. (245sp13tut6.nb)
Useful links from the Mathematica website:
A few introductory videos:
A sampling of their "How to" guides:
A sampling of their Tutorials: